History & Staff

Kevin Precht, Owner, Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer of Jones & Jones - Betts Funeral Home. Kevin purchased Betts Funeral Home in 2003 and Jones & Jones in 2007 when the two merged to remain a locally owned and operated funeral home.

Kevin calls the Wenatchee Valley home. Happily married to Julianne; they have three children; daughter, Brielle and two sons, Conner and Cash. One of his greatest joys is spending time with his kids. Kevin also enjoys outdoor activities like boating and hiking.

Kevin is grateful for the ability and opportunity to create meaningful life celebrations with families in the community to heal from the loss of a loved one.

Susan Rogers, a longtime employee at Jones & Jones ~ Betts Funeral Home is a Office Manager who has given families the best of care for over 38 years. Susan and her husband, Phil live in Wenatchee. They have two daughters (two son-in-laws) and one son (daughter-in-law).

She is a proud grandma to eight grandchildren whom she loves spending time with. She is a member of Grace City Church. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working in her yard and flower gardens, and camping.

Susan is a valuable asset to the staff because of her compassion and eagerness to support and guide others during the loss of their loved ones.

She can be reached by phone (509) 662-1561 or by email [email protected].

Originally born in Jalapa, Veracruz, Mexico, Dante was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He served in the United States Marine Corps after high school. Dante went on to attend the University of New Mexico (Go Lobos) and the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service.

He has been blessed to serve families in need for nearly thirty years; most recently at Jones & Jones – Betts Funeral Home since 2015. He is a father to three wonderful children: Gemini, John and Marcel. He is a member of Saddlerock Presbyterian Church and also the Wenatchee Rotary. Dante serves on the State of Washington Funeral and Cemetery Board as well.

When he is not working, he can be found exercising at the YMCA or walking his dog, Iris, along the canal.

Dante can be reached at (509)662-1561 or by email at [email protected].

Chad Gouge is a Funeral Director/Embalmer at Jones & Jones ~ Betts Funeral Home. Chad has more than 27 years of experience in the funeral industry. Before joining Jones & Jones ~ Betts Funeral Home in 2012, he worked at several funeral homes in Texas, Alaska and Washington State. Chad is highly skilled in the art of embalming and cosmetology. He received his Associates Degree from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in Dallas, Texas.

Chad enjoys spending time camping, fishing in the great outdoors. Chad is always available to serve and help families address any of their concerns.

Brian Ross is the Prearrangement Specialist at Jones & Jones ~ Betts Funeral Home. He is a licensed Life Insurance Agent.

He lives in Cashmere, Washington and is married to Sarah. They have four children, and eight grandchildren.

Brian is active in his church and community events. He enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Brian consults with families regarding pre-planning for burial or cremation and develops plans to meet their needs. He can be reached by phone at (509) 664-6187.

John has 15 years of funeral service experience, first by living in and working for funeral homes in New Jersey and Montana while going to college. He is retired from a virus lab at the WSU Veterinary School, and he and his wife moved to Wenatchee in 2011 to be near their son and daughter and four grandsons.

They attend the Saddlerock Presbyterian Church, and John plays the tuba in the Leavenworth city band, and with the Wenatchee Tubadours. In addition to his music, he enjoys golfing, fitness, and sailing.

Kaitlyn lives in Wenatchee with her husband Ethan. She has been an administrative assistant at Jones & Jones ~ Betts Funeral Home for over 6 years.

She has been serving the community as a member of the Wenatchee Sunrise Rotary Club for over 4 years. She enjoys cooking, playing with her dog Kangaroo, and spending time with her family and friends.

Kaitlyn can be reached by phone (509) 662-1561 or by email at [email protected].

Hailey is proud to serve as a funeral service and embalming intern with Jones & Jones - Betts Funeral Home.

Originally from Wyoming, she has called Wenatchee her home since August 2022. She currently attends Arapahoe Community College in pursuit of a Mortuary Science degree.

Hailey is proud to serve as a board member and volunteer with the Music Theatre of Wenatchee. She also volunteers at the Numerica Performing Arts Center both onstage and backstage. When she is not in the office, you can catch her with friends exploring Wenatchee, attending the next big event downtown, or even onstage at the Riverside Playhouse or Performing Arts Center!

Hailey can be reached by phone at (509) 662-1561 or by email at [email protected].

Lola’s role is to offer comfort, companionship, and unconditional love, especially to those in grief or stress. Her presence aims to bring solace and emotional support to all who visit us at the Funeral Home. Jones & Jones Betts Funeral Home is proud to introduce Lola as a symbol of comfort, love, and healing in the community.